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Karbonn A12+

Karbonn A12+

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Lenovo A526

Lenovo A526

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Category Breakdown

Karbonn A12+
Lenovo A526
Performance
29.538.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.018.9
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
32.127.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.026.7

Summary

  • The Karbonn A12+ features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Lenovo A526 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the A12+ is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the A526 offers a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A526 benefits from a more efficient GPU, the Mali-400MP2.
  • The A12+ has a smaller 1400 mAh battery compared to the A526's 2000 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times for the latter.
  • Both phones run on Android Jelly Bean, with the A526 having a slightly updated version, 4.2.2.
  • Overall, the Lenovo A526 offers a better display, performance, and battery life.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Karbonn A12+
Lenovo A526

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Mali-400MP2

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1400 mAh
2000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

N/A
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)

Weight

N/A
145 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black/White
Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.41 W/kg (head)     0.47 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
N/A

Bluetooth

Yes
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity